Must See Activities in Oslo

On a visit to Oslo you definitely cannot miss out on the must see places. The significance of these must see places are that they stand as a symbol for Oslo. These places are what Oslo is all about. These must see places in Oslo will stay as cherishing memories of the city forever in your heart.

#1 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 29531 times in trip plans

Address:
Nobels gate 32, 0268 Oslo, Norway

Ticket Price: 60 NOK Timings:
10:00 am - 05:00 pm

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Gustav Vigelands’s sculptures.
It’s the museum’s only reason for being. The artist made a pact with the city to bequeath all his works to this museum on his death; they in turn would provide him an apartment to sculpt in peace.
And sculpt he did - plaster, granite, bronze, marble, works in wrought iron, thousands of drawings for t...

#2 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 31528 times in trip plans

Address:
Huk Aveny 35, 0287 Oslo, Norway

Ticket Price: 40 NOK Timings:
09:00 am - 06:00 pm

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Containing some of the world’s most well preserved Viking artefacts, this museum mainly exhibits Viking ships from Gokstad, Oseberg and Tune. The magnificent vessels, built in the 9th century, were used for both ocean crossings and burial rituals. Of great interest are the gifts given to the deceased. Also on display are sledges, beds, wood c...

This beautiful white building, which has won many awards for its design, hosts Norway’s greatest performance company. The rich and varied programmes are always vivid and riveting, but plenty of people visit just to be able to climb to the top of the roof. Go at dusk and watch the lights come on around the harbour. It’s magical and roman...

#4 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 23431 times in trip plans

Address:
Bygdoynesveien 36, 0286 Oslo, Norway

Ticket Price: 100 NOK Timings:
09:00 am - 06:00 pm

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The story of the Norwegian polar ship Fram is famous! It holds the record for being the ship that sailed both furthest north and furthest south. This museum tells its story and the story of the men who led the expeditions - Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup and Roald Amundsen. You can step into the original interiors of the ship itself. You’ll a...

#5 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 21217 times in trip plans

Address:
Kongeveien 5, 0787 Oslo, Norway

Ticket Price: 100 NOK Timings:
10:00 am - 04:00 pm

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This large hill has been used as a ski-jump for over a hundred years! It’s hosted some of the most important ski moments and events. The jump itself is an intimidating, imposing looking structure of steel and concrete.
The museum here is nearly as old as the tower itself. It’s exhibits cover:
The history of skiing (there are skis-equip...

#6 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 27131 times in trip plans

Address:
Museumsveien 10, 0287 Oslo, Norway

Ticket Price: 120 NOK Timings:
10:00 am - 06:00 pm

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This wonderfully engaging museum is the largest cultural museum in Norway. The exhibits cover Norwegian lifestyles from the 15th century onwards, through about 160,000 artefacts - folk dress, textiles, folk art, weapons, toys, musical instruments and work tools. There are also collections of professional and amateur photography (significantly the w...

#7 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 22775 times in trip plans

Address:
Bygdoynesveien 36, 0286 Oslo, Norway

Ticket Price: N/A Timings:
10:00 am - 05:00 pm

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Kon-Tiki is a raft that in 1947 carried Norwegian explorer and writer Thor Heyerdahl from South America to the Polynesian Islands. Heyerdahl undertook the journey to suggest an extraordinary idea – that South American peoples of pre-Columbian times could possibly have colonised Polynesia.
The raft is housed in this museum, which also houses v...

#8 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 13810 times in trip plans

Address:
Toyengata 53, 0578 Oslo

Ticket Price: 120 NOK Timings:
10:00 am - 05:00 pm

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Edward Munch was a pioneering expressionist painter. Before his death, he bequeathed a large collection of works Oslo – this museum was born to house that collection. The museum is a near complete catalogue of all his works. It has nearly half of all the original paintings he ever did, and at least one copy of all the other prints. This trans...

#9 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 11444 times in trip plans

Address:
Bygdoy, Oslo, Norway

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12:01 am - 12:00 am

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Some places look like they jumped out of fairy tales – this is one of those places. Once an island, the post-glacial rebound made Bygdoy a peninsula. There are so many things to see, you may end up spending a great chunk of your Oslo trip here. Though mainly a residential area popular for it’s beaches, Bygdoy also rich in museums. Five ...

#10 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 14144 times in trip plans

Address:
Slottsplassen 1, 0010 Oslo, Norway

Ticket Price: 95 NOK Timings:
11:00 am - 07:00 pm

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This 19th century neo-classical building is the official residence of the Norwegian Monarch. It was only opened up to the public in 2002, and since then visitors have enjoyed an informative glimpse into the lives of Norwegian Royalty. Because the Palace can only be visited by guided tour (and only during summer), tickets are usually booked up. Make...

#11 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 16322 times in trip plans

Address:
Karl Johans Gate, Oslo, Norway

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12:01 am - 12:00 am

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Oslo’s beautiful main street was named after King Charles III John of Norway, who was also King of Sweden. And what a street it is! Connecting the Royal Palace to Oslo Central Station, the lively kilometre long street contains other top Oslo attractions such as:
National Theatre
Old University Buildings
Palace Park
Spikersuppa Pond at Eidsvo...

#12 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 17404 times in trip plans

Address:
Universitetsgata 13, 0164 Oslo, Norway

Ticket Price: 50 NOK Timings:
10:00 am - 06:00 pm

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This is administrated by the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, which includes the following in various locations around the city.
Norwegian Museum of Architecture
National Gallery of Norway
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Museum of Contemporary Art
However, only the former two are located under this same building.
The National...

#13 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 17502 times in trip plans

Address:
Akershus Fortress, 0150 Oslo, Norway

Ticket Price: 70 NOK Timings:
10:00 am - 04:00 pm

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Built in the 14th century to defend Oslo from attack, the castle is famous for having withstood every siege laid to it. In the 17th century, King Christian IV gave it a Rennaisance makeover. A section of the castle called the Slavery was also used as a prison for criminals and early socialists. These days, the castle is used to receive dignit...

#14 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 9004 times in trip plans

Address:
Oslo Central Station, Oslo, Norway

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12:01 am - 12:00 am

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This attraction takes you far out of the city
This train journey is one of the most-beautiful, highest, and most daring in the world. It’s also the highest line in Northern Europe. The line was built in the early 20th century, when it became supremely necessary to link two of Norway’s most important cities – Bergen and Oslo. And...

#15 of 16 Must See Activities in Oslo | Added 14273 times in trip plans

Address:
Brynjulf Bulls Plass 1 | City Hall Square, Oslo 0250, Norway

Ticket Price: 90 NOK Timings:
10:00 am - 06:00 pm

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Who all have won the Nobel Peace Prize? What did they do to earn it? Who was Alfred Nobel? These questions and more are answered at this museum. Interactive exhibits cover topics such as wars, conflicts and their resolution. Your visit may be individual or as part of a guided tour. If you’re lucky, you may catch an exhibition on the winners o...